LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dick upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Peter Dick and Joanne Jerome were united in marriage on August
8, 1964, at St. Cecilia's Church in Adams, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three beautiful daughters, Kim,
Lisa and Kathleen, and the loving grandparents of six wonderful grand-
children, and two great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dick are and always have been a tower of
strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and
WHEREAS, Their love, devotion, caring, sensitivity and responsiveness
to their family, friends and all who know them are their hallmark and
tradition; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Belleville Central School, Peter Dick
served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1961 to
1963, and as a member of the Army Reserves for four years; and
WHEREAS, Peter Dick worked for the Carrier Corporation in Syracuse for
37 years, retiring in 2000; in addition, he is a member of the American
Legion in Adams; and
WHEREAS, Joanne Dick graduated from Adams Central School in 1961; she
then attended Canton ATI and received a degree in secretarial science
from Onondaga City College in 1964; and
WHEREAS, After working for the Smith Corona Merchant Corporation for
four years, Joanne Dick was employed with the South Jefferson Central
School for 38 years, retiring in 2005; she was instrumental in organiz-
ing the South Jefferson wrestling club, and volunteered at wrestling
matches as well as school basketball games; furthermore, she is an
active member of the Adams Center Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dick enjoy watching Syracuse football and
basketball games as well as Yankees baseball games; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dick have lived and continue to live their
lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demonstrating a deep
and continuing concern for human values and ideals, and in so doing,
they have inspired others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, This meaningful occasion is the result of the love, hard work
and spirit that this couple has invested in their marriage; and
WHEREAS, They have passed these same values to their loved ones,
producing a family that is close-knit and supportive of its individual
members, public-minded in its relations to the community and committed
to the ideals of citizenship upon which this Nation was founded; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dick have touched the lives of their fami-
ly and many friends through the shining example of their marriage, which
is a testament to the devotion and admiration which they possess for one
another; and
WHEREAS, The longevity of this enduring marriage truly marks a mile-
stone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an occa-
sion of such importance is brought to our attention, the same should be
memorialized by us for the edification and emulation of others; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dick upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dick.